Outreach serves Polk County NC individuals and families in crisis. Financial assistance services are provided through payments from Outreach directly to vendors. In the case of food assistance, services are delivered directly to clients through our on-site food pantry. No funds are distributed directly to individuals.To qualify for service, clients will:

meet with an Outreach representative to complete an intake interview

provide verification of Polk County residence (e.g current bill with home address)

present valid photo ID

provide proof of household income (total income for all family members)

present the actual bill the family is unable to pay, to qualify for payment assistance